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Academic programme

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) / Master of Public Health (Epidemiology) [from 2023-2024]

5412A

Admissions

Entry requirements

Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.

  1. Must complete the first year degree with a minimum GPA of 3.4, with no “F” grades. Plus - Completed application form, Current curriculum vitae, Official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Two letters of recommendation, one from academic source and one from a professional source.
  2. Must complete the first year degree with a minimum GPA of 3.4, with no “F” grades. Plus - Completed application form, Current curriculum vitae, Official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Two letters of recommendation, one from academic source and one from a professional source.
  3. Must complete the first year degree with a minimum GPA of 3.4, with no “F” grades. Plus - Completed application form, Current curriculum vitae, Official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Two letters of recommendation, one from academic source and one from a professional source.
  4. Must complete the first year degree with a minimum GPA of 3.4, with no “F” grades. Plus - Completed application form, Current curriculum vitae, Official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Two letters of recommendation, one from academic source and one from a professional source.

Programme structure

Courses by year and semester

Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.

First Year

Semester 1

6 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
MED1102 Biochemistry I 4 —
MED1101 Descriptive Anatomy I 4 —
MED1104 Embryology 4 —
MED1103 Histology I 4 —
DEN1103 Introduction to Dentistry and Org. HCS 2 —
MED1106 Physiology I 5 —

Semester 2

5 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
MED1201 Descriptive Anatomy II 4 —
MED1209 Human Nutrition 4 —
MED1207 Molecular Medicine & Clinical Biochemistry & Medical Genetics I 4 —
DEN1201 Oral Histology and Embryology 3 —
MED1206 Physiology II 5 —

Semester 3

1 course
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
DEN1900 Dental Practice I (Community Field Assignment) 2 —
Second Year

Semester 1

7 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
DEN2103 Dental Anatomy I 4 —
MPH6106 Foundation Epidemiology 4 —
MPH6104 Health Behaviour 3 —
MED2112 Microbiology Parasitology Immunology 1 2 —
MED2110 Pathology I 4 —
MED2109 Pharmacotherapeutics I 4 —
DEN2104 Science of Dental Materials 3 —

Semester 2

8 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
DEN2208 Cariology 3 —
DEN2201 Community Dentistry I 4 —
DEN2203 Dental Anatomy II 4 —
DEN2206 Head and Neck Anatomy 3 —
DEN2207 Instrumentation and Skills Development 3 —
DEN2205 Medical Evaluation & Communication Skills 4 —
MED2212 Parasitology/ Microbiology Immunology 2 4 —
MCS5205 Strategic Communication: MR, PR, and CSR 3 —

Semester 3

1 course
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
DEN2900 Dental Practice II 2 —
Third Year

Semester 1

8 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
DEN3103 Dental Anaesthesiology & Pain Control 1 4 —
DEN3109 Dental Ethics, Psychology and Patient Management 3 —
DEN3104 Dental Radiology 1 4 —
MPH6107 Foundation Biostatistics 4 —
MPH6108 Health Systems 4 —
DEN3107 Oral Health Education, Promotion and Prevention 3 —
DEN3101 Oral Pathology and Medicine 4 —
DEN3108 Restorative Dentistry I 4 —

Semester 2

7 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
DEN3207 Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2 —
DEN3206 Medical Emergencies 3 —
DEN3201 Oral Examination Diagnosis & Treatment Plan 4 —
DEN3202 Oral Surgery I (Exodontia) 4 —
DEN3203 Periodontology I 3 —
MPH6205 Research Methodology 4 —
DEN3208 Restorative Dentistry II 4 —

Semester 3

1 course
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
DEN3900 Dental Practice III 4 —
Fourth Year

Semester 1

6 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
DEN4102 Endodontics I 4 —
DEN4101 Oral Surgery II (Maxillofacial) 4 —
DEN4107 Orthodontics I 4 —
DEN4104 Periodontology II 3 —
DEN4106 Prosthodontics I 4 —
DEN4108 Restorative Dentistry III 4 —

Semester 2

8 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
MPH6214 Advance Biostatistics 4 —
MPH6213 Advanced Epidemiology 4 —
DEN4203 Cosmetic Dentistry 4 —
DEN4202 Endodontics II 4 —
DEN4206 Forensic Dentistry 2 —
DEN4207 Orthodontics II 4 —
DEN4205 Paediatric Dentistry 3 —
DEN4201 Prosthodontics II 5 —

Semester 3

1 course
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
DEN4900 Dental Practice IV 4 —
Fifth Year

Semester 1

4 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
DEN5102 Internship- Oral Surgery Rotation 4 —
DEN5104 Internship- Prosthodontics Rotation 4 —
DEN5103 Internship- Restorative Dentistry Rotation 4 —
MPH7109 Public Health Surveillance 4 —

Semester 2

5 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
DEN5202 Community Dentistry II -Community Services -Externship 4 —
MPH6206 Dissertation Seminars 0 —
DEN5203 Internship - Periodontics Rotation 4 —
DEN5204 Internship- Endodontics Rotation 4 —
DEN5205 Internship- Pedodontics Rotation 4 —
Attachment

Semester 1

2 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
MPH7105 Culminating Experience project 4 —
MPH7106 Dissertation Seminars 0 —

Semester 2

2 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
MPH7206 Dissertation Seminars 0 —
MPH7204 Practicum 5 —

Annual Attachment

1 course
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
WWW6101 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) 3 Choose an elective after consultation with your Head of Department.